LMFAO singer Stefan ‘Redfoo’ Kendal Gordy performs during the Isle of MTV Malta special at the Graneries Floriana (Picture: supplied)

Don’t let summer pass you by. Make the most of the sun with a trip to one of these destinations.

Malta
On June 26, Rudimental, Jessie J and Rita Ora will perform as part of MTV’s annual, free outdoor concert in Malta. An estimated 50,000 people will attend Isle of MTV gig, which takes place in The Granaries, a public square in Floriana town, in the Grand Harbour area of the island. The live event, now in its seventh year, is helping the EU’s smallest nation shake off its sleepy image, with many young folk staying to enjoy the capital Valletta or taking boat trips to the tiny nearby island of Gozo.Loveholidays is offering seven nights at the Primera Hotel in St Paul’s Bay with return flights from London Gatwick from £255 per person, leaving on June 25. www.loveholidays.com

Sicily, Italy
Don’t let first appearances fool you: Giardini Naxos on the east coast of Sicily might look like a quaint seaside resort but it has a wild party reputation. This is thanks to the mega club Marabu, a multi-storey venue that attracts tanned Sicilians and world-class DJs such as Carl Cox and David Morales. You can forget downtime during the daytime, too. Head to the nearby town of Taormina and start the party early at posy Panasia Beach club. Stretch out on a sun bed, sip a cold Peroni and watch the people who want to be noticed.Lowcostholidays is offering seven nights at the 30-bedroom Hotel Tysandros in Giardini Naxos for £389 per person, leaving on June 24. www.lowcostholidays.com

Malaga, Spain
Many tourists who arrive in Malaga tend to head straight to the resorts of Marbella, Fuengirola or Torremolinos. But this overlooked port city on Spain’s south coast has plenty of charm, including the Jardin Botanico, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful gardens in Europe, and the Picasso Museum, which has done for Malaga what the Guggenheim did for Bilbao. The city is full of places to stay.EasyJet is offering returning flights London Gatwick to Malaga for £180, leaving on June 17. www.easyjet.com

Sardinia, Italy
Stay at the Hotel Flamingo in Santa Margherita di Pula, just south of Cagliari, Sardinia’s elegant capital city, and you’ll find yourself just a short boat ride away from the famous Poetto beach. This 8km stretch of clean, white sand is the longest beach in Italy and is packed with Cagliaritani families every weekend during summer. The hotel organises day excursions to Poetto, stopping at secret caves and deserted sandy beaches on the journey.Travelzoo is offering seven nights full board, with return BA flights from Heathrow for £598 per person, leaving on June 29. www.travelzoo.com

Algarve, Portugal
Memmo Baleeira, perched on a clifftop close to the town of Sagres, is not your typical Algarve hotel. It was built in 1962 and recently given a makeover that transformed it into a haven of minimalist design, full of Philippe Starck lamps and Tom Vac chairs. It also has a sauna, Turkish bath, gym and a pool.i-escape is offering seven nights at Memmo Baleeira, with breakfast and champagne upon arrival, for £250 per person, leaving before June 30. www.i-escape.com/memmo-baleeira/rates